2008 Parañaque shootout

Shootout between Philippine police and gang March 2023 March 2023 Parañaque shootout December 5, 2008 Parañaque, Metro Manila Inconclusive Law enforcement neutralized many hostiles but others escaped. Multiple civilian casualties on the part of the PNP. 15px Philippine National Police 25px Waray-Ozamiz Gang 15px PSUPT Eleuterio Gutierrez15px PCINSP Lawrence Cajipe15px PCINSP Joel Mendoza 25px Rolando "Kalag" OsorioAlquitran Non December 15, 2008 Fight over loot led to December 5 shootout - PNP https://www.philstar.com/metro/2008/12/15/423770/fight-over-loot-led-december-5-shootout-pnp Philstar.com Philstar Global Corp. September 26, 2026 1 SAF member killed1 security guard killed1 barangay tanod killed 12 gangsters killed 4 civilians killedGirl, 8, among 17 dead in Manila shoot-out: police https://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-12-06/girl-8-among-17-dead-in-manila-shoot-out-police/231474 ABC News 6 December 2008 Agence France-Presse 9 October 2026 The Parañaque shootout was a deadly confrontation between members of the Philippine National Police and the Special Action Force, against the Waray-Ozamiz Gang on December 5, 2008, in Parañaque, Metro Manila. The shootout became controversial due to the deaths of two civilians, including a 7-year-old girl. Director Leopoldo Bataoil, chief of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), described the event as the bloodiest firefight between lawmen and criminal elements in Metro Manila.Ramos Marlon Girl, 7, among 16 killed in shootout http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20081207-176551/Girl-7-among-16-killed-in-shootout May 7, 2020 Philippine Daily Inquirer December 7, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20081208103953/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20081207-176551/Girl-7-among-16-killed-in-shootout December 8, 2008 Background In the 2000s, many cities in Luzon were beset by crimes conducted by various robbery groups, many of whom were of Waray ethnicity.Reynaldo, Richard. Kapobrehan Ha Aton Nayon. Visayas State University SP. June 5, 2005 Poverty during President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's administration caused many in faraway provinces to form or join a gang. Hold-ups were the primary activity, where they robbed cars and other vehicles in rural roads, as well as banks and stores in urban areas.https://www.canadianinquirer.net/2015/08/27/kidnap-suspects-charged-guilty-after-18-years/ Kidnap suspects charged guilty after 18 years Philippine Canadian Inquirer May 21, 2020 January 31, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210131033650/https://www.canadianinquirer.net/2015/08/27/kidnap-suspects-charged-guilty-after-18-years/ dead August 27, 2015 At that time, they became notorious for their gunfights with law enforcement, with one gangster proclaiming how he hated the police during a robbery in Pampanga that left one policeman dead.https://www.philstar.com/metro/2001/05/26/99415/cop-killers-hunted-pampanga Cop killers hunted in Pampanga The Philippine Star Laude, Pete May 26, 2001 One of these Waray gangs was allegedly under the leadership of infamous criminal Alvin Flores.Etolle Nestor Parañaque shootout suspects' photos released https://www.philstar.com/metro/2008/12/14/423462/paraaque-shootout-suspects-photos-released The Philippine Star December 14, 2008 October 9, 2026 Prior to the shootout, this specific gang made an alliance with an Ozamiz gang, made up of criminals from Ozamiz City, who were led and financed by a certain Inday Rocha. Shootout In late 2008, the Philippine National Police (PNP) received intelligence that the "Waray-Ozamiz Gang" was in Parañaque City. Father, daughter among 16 dead in Parañaque shootout https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/12/06/08/father-daughter-among-16-dead-para%C3%B1aque-shootout April 20, 2025 ABS-CBN December 6, 2008 live https://web.archive.org/web/20090424065416/https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/12/06/08/father-daughter-among-16-dead-para%C3%B1aque-shootout April 24, 2009 The police reported that one of the gangsters, who was discontented with how the gang divided their loot, met with Superintendent Eleuterio Gutierrez, head of the HPG’s Task Force Limbas. The gangster tipped him that his group was planning to rob a car rental firm in the city, after receiving information that the aforementioned business had over P7 million in its premises. Chief Superintendent Perfecto Palad then coordinated with Metro Manila Police director Chief Leopoldo Bataoil, Special Action Force (SAF) director Chief Superintendent Leocadio Santiago, and Southern Police District (SPD) director Senior Superintendent Jaime Calungsud, to set up a plan in neutralizing the gang. The PNP created a joint task force with members from the HPG and the SAF, and deployed over 11 police units at Sampaguita street in United Parañaque Subdivision, four hours before the gang's planned attack. Officials present in the operation included Superintendent Eleuterio Gutierrez, Chief Inspector Lawrence Cajipe and Chief Inspector Joel Mendoza. It was also alleged that a unit from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, specifically the Naval Intelligence and Security Force, was at the scene.Ramos Marlon June 17, 2012 CA orders arrest of 8 cops tagged in murder case related to 2008 Parañaque shootout INQUIRER.net Philippine Daily Inquirer https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/214113/ca-orders-arrest-of-8-cops-tagged-in-murder-case-related-to-2008-paranaque-shootout September 26, 2026 In the evening, law enforcement personnel finally located the gangsters, who were driving SUVs and motorcycles, and began trailing them to a crowded subdivision in Sucat.17 killed in shootout in Sucat area, Parañaque https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/137802/17-killed-in-shootout-in-sucat-area-para-aque/story/ GMA News Online December 5, 2008 October 9, 2026 Unfortunately, the gang spotted the officers and opened fire, prompting the task force to fire back. Both parties were well-armed, with the gang sporting M16s fitted with under-barrel grenade launchers. As the gangsters tried to escape, they began firing at a diesel tanker in the hopes of blowing it up and diverting the cops' attention. During the shootout, the SAF officers managed to kill eight suspects inside the SUVs, while the HPG killed two more on a motorcycle. SAF member PO1 Nixon Visanoy was killed during the shootout, and Superintendent Gutierrez was wounded in the head. OFW seaman Jun De Vera and his daughter Lia, were caught in the crossfire and killed; as well as two civilian bystanders named Ronaldo Eusebio and Jessiery Basmayor.Adraneda Katherine CHR on Parañaque shootout: Cops showed 'blatant' disregard for human rights https://qa.philstar.com/metro/2010/01/12/539686/chr-paraaque-shootout-cops-showed-blatant-disregard-human-rights Philstar.com 12 January 2010 9 October 2026 What went before: The Parañaque shootout https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/214301/what-went-before-the-paranaque-shootout Inquirer.net Philippine Daily Inquirer 18 June 2012 9 October 2026 Two auxilliaries also died in the incident: security guard Arnel Malacawan who died on the spot, and barangay tanod Bernard Tuncab who died on the way to the hospital.https://www.studocu.com/ph/document/university-of-the-philippines-visayas-tacloban-college/kultura-at-wika/waray-waray-gangs-philippines-most-dangerous-gangsters/86821161 Waray-Waray Gangs: Philippine's Most Dangerous Gangsters (Notes) Studocu Mercusio, Laram August 1, 2020 By the end of the hour-long battle, seventeen people were killed including at least twelve criminals, but many had managed to escape.https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/metro-manila/12/08/08/two-waray-waray-gang-members-killed-caloocan Two Waray-Waray gang members killed in Caloocan ABS-CBN News Castro, Doland December 8, 2008 Aftermath Many prominent members of the Waray-Ozamiz Gang, including Rolando Osorio (alias "Kalag" or "Rolando Malmis"), was captured days later after the gunfight.Padua Reinir December 16, 2008 14 suspects face charges for UP robbery Philstar.com https://qa.philstar.com/metro/2008/12/16/423999/14-suspects-face-charges-robbery September 26, 2026 The police also offered a P1.3 million reward for information concerning the remaining gang members. Still, the PNP was criticized for their role in the deaths of the two De Veras after determining that the bullets that struck them came from their firearms. The head of the Internal Affairs Service of the PNP said, "We failed in our mission to protect the civilians. Because during the conduct of operation many civilian lives were lost."Parañaque shootout a failed operation – police internal affairs head, GMA News, December 10, 2008. On July 29, 2009, it was reported that the Department of Justice (DOJ) had filed multiple murder charges against 29 policemen, including three generals, in connection with the shootout following the filing of a complaint-affidavit by Lilian de Vera, the wife of Jun De Vera.Multiple murder raps filed vs cops in Paranaque shootout, datelinephilippines.com, July 29, 2009. On January 11, 2010, the Commission on Human Rights recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against 26 of the policemen.CHR wants cops in Parañaque shootout charged https://web.archive.org/web/20100316062931/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/01/12/10/chr-wants-cops-para%C3%B1aque-shootout-charged March 16, 2010 , ABS-CBN News, January 12, 2010. In March, two witnesses came forth stating De Vera and his daughter were not killed in the shootout, and that the policemen had already complete control of the area where the two were killed. The testimonies prompted the DOJ to file two counts of murder charges against 25 policemen.DOJ files murder raps vs 25 cops in Parañaque shootout https://web.archive.org/web/20101030203410/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/metro-manila/03/11/10/doj-files-murder-rap-vs-25-cops-para%C3%B1aque-shootout October 30, 2010 , ABS-CBN News, March 11, 2010. Eight policemen were eventually arrested for their role in the shootout: Chief Inspector Lawrence Cajipe, Chief Inspector Joel Mendoza, Inspector Gerardo Balacutan, Police Officers 3 Jolito Mamanao Jr. and Fernando Rey Gapuz, Police Officers 2 Eduardo Blanco and Edwin Santos, and PO1 Josil Rey Lucena.CA orders arrest of 8 cops tagged in 2008 Parañaque shootout Seventeen SAF members were also arrested but exonerated in 2014.Parañaque shootout: 17 cops exonerated In popular culture The shootout was dramatized in an episode of Case Unclosed entitled "The December Shootout".GMA News https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/publicaffairs/content/174600/paranaque-shoot-out/story/ Paranaque shoot out GMA Network October 14, 2009 The TV5 series Pulis Pulis aired an episode about the Paranaque shootout.parañaque shootout tv5 pulis pulis References Category:Shootouts Category:2008 in the Philippines Category:Organized crime conflicts in the Philippines Category:History of Metro Manila Category:2008 conflicts